1982-01-18 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 5985
1/18/82
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ICI
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS , HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, JANUARY 18, 1982
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:31 P.M. CALL TO ORDER
Cub Scouts from Pack #79, Den 4 from Willow Grove School
presented the colors, and the audience joined them in the
pledge of allegiance to the Flag. President Clayton thanked
the Scouts for their impressive presentation.
Roll call indicated the following present: President Clayton; ROLL CALL
Trustees Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein , Gerschefske, and Schwartz.
Trustee Marienthal was absent. Also present were William
Balling, Village Manager; William Raysa , Village Attorney;
William Brimm, Finance Director; Gregory Boysen, Director of
Public Works ; Richard Kuenkler, Village Engineer; Frank Hruby,
Director of Building & Zoning; James Truesdell , Village Planner;
and Paul Kochendorfer , Village Treasurer.
Moved by O 'Reilly, seconded by Gerschefske, to approve the APPROVAL OF
minutes of the January 4, 1982 Regular Meeting. The following MINUTES -
correction was made:
Page 5984 - Second paragraph under "Pumphouse and Reservoir VII" :
The last sentence should be deleted, and the following
sentence inserted: "It was Mr. Yost 's opinion that
either method of bidding would result in the same
bids ; he did ,not think there would be a difference
in cost no matter which method was used."
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES: 5 - Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Kochendorfer read Warrant #471 . Moved by Hartstein, WARRANT #471
seconded by O'Reilly, to approve Warrant #471 in the amount
of $290, 113.81 , authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon
roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES : 5 - Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz 1
NAYES : 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton stated that she had received a letter from CHICAGO STING
the Chicago Sting professional soccer team informing her that GAME HONORING
on Saturday afternoon , January 30, 1982, at 12:30 P .M. they BUFFALO GROVE
will be honoring the Village of Buffalo Grove and the Buffalo YOUTH SOCCER
Grove Youth Soccer. On that date, the Buffalo Grove Kicks ,
which is a team composed of 10 and 12 year olds representing
the Buffalo Grove Park District, will be participating in a
preliminary game against a similar team from Berwyn . Everyone
was encouraged to attend the game and support our Buffalo Grove
team. (�,N,
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President Clayton announced the following items discussed at NWMC
last Wednesday's NWMC meeting: The annual banquet will be
held on May 14, 1982 at Chateau Ritz in Niles. The Legislative
Committee had a number of items that they wished to pursue this
year, which are as follows :
. . .they will be mailing a questionnaire to all legislative state
candidates in the Conference area for responses on specific
issues of local government interest.
. . .the staff was directed to explore possibilities of redefining
maximum interest rates for the issuance of non-home rule bonds.
. . .they will be seeking legislation to raise the reporting limits
on the Statements of Economic Interest from $25,000 to $35,000,
and index this figure accordingly.
. . .they will seek legislation requiring school buildings to be
constructed in accordance with local building requirements ,
and that operations affecting the health and safety of students
and faculty be subject to applicable local standards.
. . .they directed staff to prepare a statement opposing county or
state interference or restrictions relative to either the
annexation power or zoning power of a municipality.
. . .they directed staff to ascertain and review the implications of
state law requiring the provisions of emergency services outside
of the corporate limits and the use of mutual aid pacts among
communities.
Mr. Balling will be co-chairing the NWMC Solid Waste Task Force
Committee.
Trustee Hartstein noted the repayment of the principal of the NORTRAN
NORTRAN loan; there is a commitment that the interest will be
paid as funds become available. Trustee Hartstein also noted
that Buffalo Grove's Transportation Commission will be hosting
the NORTRAN meeting on January 27, 1982, in the Council Chambers
at 8:00 P.M. and urged all Board members to attend. In addition
to the regular agenda for the meeting, there will be a special
presentation made by Transportation Commissioner Glenn Ahrenholz
explaining the objectives and goals and general operation of
Buffalo Grove's Transportation Commission. Special refreshments
will be available.
Mr. Balling noted a status report filed by Warner-Amex with CABLE TV
the Village of Buffalo Grove through Tom Baxter, Vice President
and General Manager of Warner-Amex. Warner-Amex is basically
on schedule with their targeted construction for 1982. Mr.
Balling pointed out a map relating the sequencing of cable.
service delivery to the Village. He stated that the only
setback received by Warner-Amex to date is that they have not
finalized their contract for the tower.
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In answer to a question, Trustee Stone stated that he had talked
with Mr. Baxter, and he indicated that there has been a recent
decision which entitles Warner-Amex to use utility easements, so
they do not feel that there will be a conflict in that regard.
Mr. Balling stated that the NWMC is interested in keeping the
regional perspective on Cable TV; that would be the role of a
watchdog group and also an informational medium to assist
municipalities. Mr. Balling stated that he is unclear as far
as the role of the Municipal Conference unit as it relates to
individual member contract administration. Trustee Stone stated
that it had been discussed that each group would monitor its own
system, rather than getting involved as a whole. Trustee Stone
will check further into the above.
Mr. Balling gave the Board a status report on the Buffalo Grove BUFFALO GROVE
Commons. There has not been construction activity due to some COMMONS
financing complexities and weather. They do intend to proceed
and Unity is working with the Village. An additional require-
ment will be added to those of September 23, 1981 , which is
that a bikeway and bridge crossing be constructed with Unit I .
President Clayton asked if there were any questions from the QUESTIONS FROM
audience. There were none. THE AUDIENCE
President Clayton explained the Consent Agenda, and stated CONSENT AGENDA
that any member of the audience or the Board could request
that an item be removed for full discussion. Mr. Balling
pointed out a typographical error on Item XIII , C, stating
that the Board will be approving landscaping, architecture,
and lighting for Reservoir VII .
Moved by O' Reilly, seconded by Stone, to pass Ordinance #82-2, ORDINANCE_ #82-2
amending Exhibit A, Title 19 of the Buffalo Grove Municipal
Code. Title 19 of the Municipal Code provides for land and
cash contributions to special districts based on projected
population from new development. I .C.S.C. is the organization
which provides population estimate tables. A new table dated
12-15-81 has been published and will be adopted by this
ordinance. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES: 5 - Stone, O 'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Stone, to pass Resolution #82-2, RESOLUTION #82-21'
approving the agreements for the surfacing of Busch and Checker
Roads between Arlington Heights Road and Weiland Road . This
resolution provides for the resurfacing of the above mentioned
streets pursuant to FAUS guidelines . Upon roll call , Trustees
voted as follows :
AYES : 5 - Stone, O ' Reilly, Hartstein , Gerschefske, Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Stone, to pass Resolution #82-3, RESOLUTION #82-3
authorizing the use of MFT funds for the resurfacing of Busch
Road. This resolution permits MFT funds to be used for the FAU
local share for Busch Road. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as
follows :
AYES : 5 - Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein , Gerschefske, Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O' Reilly, seconded by Stone, to pass Resolution #82-4, RESOLUTION #82-4
authorizing execution of Intergovernmental Agreement for the
improvement to Buffalo Grove Road from Lake-Cook to IL 83.
This resolution approved an agreement between Buffalo Grove
and Lake County for construction of Buffalo Grove Road. The
Lake County Board will consider this agreement officially at
their February meeting. The contract has been approved by the
Lake County Superintendent of Highways and the Public Works
Commission of the Lake County Board. Upon roll call , Trustees
voted as follows :
AYES: 5 - Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz
NAYES : 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried .
Moved by O ' Reilly, seconded by Stone, to grant authority to 1982 POLICE
bid 1982 police fleet. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as FLEET BID
follows :
AYES : 5 - Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O 'Reilly, seconded by Stone, to approve Appearance RESERVOIR VII_
Commission recommendation for Reservoir VII landscaping,
architecture, and lighting. Upon roll call , Trustees voted
as follows :
AYES: 5 - Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried .
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Stone, to approve Appearance CHATHAM II
Commission recommendation for Chatham II landscaping. Upon
roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES: 5 - Stone, O 'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton read a proclamation designating February SCOUT
7-13, 1982 as scouting anniversary week. PROCLAMATION
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Moved by Gerschefske, seconded by Schwartz, to pass Ordinance #82-3, ORDINANCE
providing for the preservation of historic landmarks . Mr. Raysa #82-3
stated that the word "substantial" should be deleted where _.
mentioned in the Ordinance. Trustee Gerschefske, amended the
motion to strike the word "substantial" where mentioned in the
Ordinance, and Trustee Schwartz seconded the amendment. Upon
roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES: 5 - Stone, O 'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hartstein , seconded by Schwartz, to approve the Mobil MOBIL
Oil remodeling in accordance with the letter dated January 5, OIL
1982 from Mobil Oil Corporation to Mr. Balling. Upon voice vote,
the motion was unanimously declared carried.
Mr. Balling stated that the Appearance Commission reviewed the H & R
H & R Block sign, and denied same on the basis of a logo. Mr. BLOCK
Listerman of H & R Block made a presentation on their behalf.
Mr. Hruby explained what had transpired at the Appearance
Commission meeting.
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Schwartz, to uphold the Appearance
Commission recommendation. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as
follows :
AYES: 5 - Stone, O 'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Hartstein withdrew the original motion. Moved by Hartstein,
seconded by Schwartz, to uphold the Appearance Commission recommenda-
tion and authorize the erection of a sign limited to the wording
"H & R BLOCK" as otherwise proposed, on one panel . Upon voice vote,
the motion was unanimously declared carried.
Moved by Gerschefske, seconded by Schwartz, to adjourn the ADJOURN-
meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared MENT
carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:09 P.M.
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Janet M itirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OFE — , 1982.
Village President